Featured Issue 4 2018
FEATURES
Featured Issue 4 2018
Our monthly features are designed to cover the core areas of interest within the safety, health, environment and quality industries.
A concerted effort to prevent occupational diseases
Often the neglected stepchild of occupational health and safety (OHS), occupational diseases are a recurring threat for which claims are on the rise. However,...
The role of Ergonomics in Construction
Working in the construction sector is one of the most physically taxing occupations that one can undertake. NKOSINI NGWENYA explores the topic of ergonomics...
Prepared, informed and equipped for falls
No industry is immune to falls, including employees slipping and falling on wet or uneven surfaces, or from heights. SHEQ MANAGEMENT takes a look...
Virtually real
Being able to visualise how something will work has long been advantageous when developing new products or processes. JOHAN BOUWER, head of VR/New Technology,...
Unpacking feng shui and how it can affect the workplace
Wikipedia describes feng shui, also known as Chinese geomancy, as a pseudoscience, which claims to use energy forces to harmonise individuals with their surrounding...
Insured and assured against the worst-case scenario
With the correct insurance and assurance, companies can be well prepared and assist employees in the case of an injury, disability or death. SHEQ...
Electrifying times!
Electric vehicles are nothing new; they have existed since the 1800s. However, they are finally becoming a popular mode of transport, as CHARLEEN CLARKE...
Handy advice for hand protection
Hand injuries are among the most common injuries in the workplace. We find out what factors should be considered in creating a hand-safety programme...
The science of accident reconstruction
We look into the use of software as a risk-management and accident-reconstruction tool When an accident occurs, it is of the utmost importance that...
Safety book launched for children
Isabel Guerreiro Darlington had a serious accident in June 2011, and nearly died. This inspired her to write a safety book especially for children...
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